From Uruguay to Moldova: why emerging wine regions are on the rise

From Uruguay to Moldova: why emerging wine regions are on the rise

April 8, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the rise of emerging wine regions and features co-founders Jack Blumsom and Gleb Petrenko sharing their entrepreneurial journey in the wine industry.

Other co-founders Jack Blumsom and Gleb Petrenko discuss how they started a wine company championing less-explored regions after a fateful holiday in Georgia, one of the oldest wine-producing countries. Plus: how a trip to Kyoto inspired Italy native Silvia Mella to launch New York-based Japanese tea company Sōrate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guests: Jack Blumsom, Gleb Petrenko

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Organizations: Sōrate

Places: Uruguay, Moldova, Georgia, Kyoto, New York, Italy

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